Local
MP launches sports club survey as Kingston misses out on
lottery cash

Shocking new figures compiled by local
Lib Dem MP, Edward Davey, show that the amount of money
being award to sports projects in Kingston & Surbiton
is way below the London average. Furthermore, the figures
also show that Ministers constituencies are getting
a disproportionately higher amount than local clubs.

In response to these figures, Edward
Davey has launched a Sports Club Survey which has been
sent to clubs in the Borough in order to identify their
current financial strength. It also aims to find out if
they support proposals backed by Mr Davey for sports
clubs to be given tax advantages through eligibility for
charitable status. These proposals are being considered
by the Charity Commission who are set to issue a
consultation on the issue shortly.

Commenting on the latest figures,
Edward Davey said,

"Once again,
Kingston is missing out on lottery cash. Weve
already seen the Boroughs local charities
applications being largely ignored and now our sports
clubs seem to be getting much the same treatment.

"To help me press
the case for local sports clubs, I have sent them a
survey asking them how they are managing without lottery
funds.

He added,

"It comes as no
surprise to see Ministers constituencies getting
more money than local clubs. However, with this local
survey, I will be able to show the Charity Commission and
the Government why Kingston & Surbitons sports
clubs deserve their support as well."

If any club has not received a survey
they can request a copy by contacting Edward Daveys
constituency office on 020 8288 0161.